The Merlies
DemoSep 29, 2026
$19.99
- Adventure
- Platformer
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.6K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15.6K–50K
Screenshots and trailer
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Next Fest
Steam Next Fest: June 2026 Edition
Jun 15 – Jun 22, 2026 · ended Jun 22, 10:00 Pacific
Ended4,410 games: Steam's full list.
The event on Steam ↗Source: Steam's own event page · list read Oct 19, 2026
During the event
What the games gained
Most followers gained
Steam followers added between the readings nearest the event's start and end.
Not measured: before our history starts (Jul 13, 2026): our follower readings begin after this event's window opened.
Biggest pick-up in follower pace
Followers gained per day during the event, against the same game's pace in the 14 days before it.
Not measured: before our history starts (Jul 13, 2026): our follower readings begin after this event's window opened.
Most players in a demo
The highest concurrent-player reading we took of the game's demo during the event.
Not tracked: we do not collect demo player readings yet.
Steam's top-50 most-played demos (Steam's order, not a rank)
Valve's own list of the fifty demos played most during the fest, in the order Steam's page carries them. Steam publishes no play counts behind it.
| Pos. | Game | Position in Steam's list | Readings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BOMBANANA! | Steam's order | — |
| 2 | IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator | Steam's order | — |
| 3 | Echoes of Aincrad | Steam's order | — |
| 4 | Mistfall Hunter | Steam's order | — |
| 5 | over the hill | Steam's order | — |
| 6 | EMPULSE | Steam's order | — |
| 7 | Dust Front RTS | Steam's order | — |
| 8 | The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu | Steam's order | — |
| 9 | XenoFeels | Steam's order | — |
| 10 | Embers of the Uncrowned | Steam's order | — |
| 11 | Casualties: Unknown | Steam's order | — |
| 12 | Mortal Shell II | Steam's order | — |
| 13 | Double Dealers | Steam's order | — |
| 14 | GRAIN ROT | Steam's order | — |
| 15 | Order of the Sinking Star | Steam's order | — |
| 16 | ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs | Steam's order | — |
| 17 | Friendly Steps | Steam's order | — |
| 18 | Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD | Steam's order | — |
| 19 | Invokyr | Steam's order | — |
| 20 | No Such Place | Steam's order | — |
| 21 | Enginefall | Steam's order | — |
| 22 | Onimusha: Way of the Sword | Steam's order | — |
| 23 | Valor Mortis | Steam's order | — |
| 24 | Cozy Game Restoration | Steam's order | — |
| 25 | The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 | Steam's order | — |
Where they are now
The fest's games that were not out yet, by Steam followers today: released since or still coming, with the wishlist estimate while it applies and the revenue estimate once out. After the fest, not caused by it.
| # | Game | Followers now | Est. wishlists | Est. revenue | Release |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mistfall Hunter | 83.3K | — | approximately $11.5M | Jul 29, 2026 |
| 2 | Onimusha: Way of the Sword | 82.3K | approximately 823K–2.6M | approximately $84.4M | Sep 3, 2026 |
| 3 | Mortal Shell II | 77.6K | approximately 776.1K–2.5M | approximately $46.3M | Aug 20, 2026 |
| 4 | Echoes of Aincrad | 77.3K | — | approximately $13M | Jul 9, 2026 |
| 5 | DragonSword : Awakening | 73.9K | — | approximately $11.1M | Jul 22, 2026 |
| 6 | IRON NEST: Heavy Turret Simulator | 69.8K | — | approximately $12.7M | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 7 | over the hill | 69.7K | approximately 697.1K–2.2M | approximately $5.4M | Oct 14, 2026 |
| 8 | The Mound: Omen of Cthulhu | 61.9K | — | approximately $3.5M | Jul 15, 2026 |
| 9 | Corsair Cove | 56.9K | — | approximately $6M | Jul 31, 2026 |
| 10 | Dust Front RTS | 54.5K | approximately 545K–1.7M | — | Coming soon |
| 11 | ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs | 50K | — | approximately $11.1M | Aug 6, 2026 |
| 12 | Dimraeth | 48.6K | approximately 485.9K–1.6M | approximately $3.5M | Sep 15, 2026 |
| 13 | Valor Mortis | 47.9K | approximately 479.4K–1.5M | approximately $3.6M | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 14 | ZeroSpace | 42.8K | — | approximately $2.8M | Jul 20, 2026 |
| 15 | The Guild 1 Remake: Europa 1410 | 40.8K | approximately 407.7K–1.3M | approximately $1.6M | Sep 17, 2026 |
| 16 | 1666: Amsterdam | 40.4K | approximately 404K–1.3M | approximately $891.1K | Aug 25, 2026 |
| 17 | Nightwater | 38.1K | approximately 381K–1.2M | approximately $156.8K | Sep 18, 2026 |
| 18 | Hawthorn | 36.8K | approximately 368.3K–1.2M | — | Coming soon |
| 19 | Moonlight Peaks | 34.4K | — | approximately $4M | Jul 6, 2026 |
| 20 | Dungeon Settlers | 33.7K | approximately 336.7K–1.1M | approximately $2.6M | Sep 4, 2026 |
| 21 | Enginefall | 33.1K | approximately 331.3K–1.1M | — | Coming soon |
| 22 | BOMBANANA! | 32.8K | approximately 327.9K–1M | approximately $1.4M | Sep 2, 2026 |
| 23 | Deep Dish Dungeon | 27.8K | approximately 277.7K–888.7K | approximately $481.4K | Oct 13, 2026 |
| 24 | The Sinking City 2 | 26.7K | — | approximately $3.8M | Aug 18, 2026 |
| 25 | Casualties: Unknown | 25.7K | approximately 257.1K–822.6K | — | Coming Nov 9, 2026 |
Est. wishlists: Steam publishes no wishlist counts. Estimated as followers × 17 (range × 10 to × 32), from 6 games whose studios stated their wishlist count — a rough estimate, not a reported figure. Only while the game is unreleased or out under 60 days. Est. revenue: our model's estimate for games released since the fest.
Participants
The games (3,981)
Neko Station
DemoJul 12, 2026$6.99
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +5
- Followers
- 1.6K
Screenshots and trailer
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Green Mist over Portland
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Adventure
- Puzzle
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15.5K–49.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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THE WELL IS NOT EMPTY
DemoSep 7, 2026$9.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15.5K–49.4K
Screenshots and trailer
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Signy & Mino: Against All Gods
DemoJul 30, 2026$16.99
- Adventure
- RPG
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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Alpha Nomos
DemoOct 12, 2026−10%$16.19
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15.4K–49.3K
Screenshots and trailer
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CELESTAY Craft&Slowlife
DemoOct 8, 2026−20%$7.19
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +5
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15.4K–49.3K
Screenshots and trailer
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The Great Wastes
DemoSep 27, 2026$14.99
- Strategy
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15.3K–49K
Screenshots and trailer
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Legion Breaker
DemoOct 13, 2026−20%$5.59
- Strategy
- Action
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15.3K–49K
Screenshots and trailer
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Could You Be a Gal Master?
DemoAug 7, 2026$1.99
- RPG
- Single-player
- Anime
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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Three Kingdoms:BOND
DemoJul 13, 2026$7.49
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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Minesweeper: Next-Gen
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Puzzle
- Single-player
- Casual
- +4
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15K–48K
Screenshots and trailer
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The Sorting Bureau
DemoAug 21, 2026$9.99
- Simulation
- Puzzle
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 15K–47.9K
Screenshots and trailer
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Make'Em Mayhem
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Strategy
- Single-player
- RPG
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.9K–47.6K
Screenshots and trailer
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My Infamous Dungeon
DemoJul 28, 2026$14.99
- Strategy
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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Bifröst: Prelude to the Storm
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Adventure
- Single-player
- 2D
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.7K–47.1K
Screenshots and trailer
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Farm Factory Simulator
DemoJul 16, 2026$12.99
- Simulation
- Single-player
- Casual
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
Screenshots and trailer
In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Flowers and Deities
DemoAug 14, 2026$12.99
- Strategy
- Single-player
- Indie
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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Night Club Simulator: Party King
DemoSep 16, 2026$13.99
- Adventure
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +5
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.6K–46.7K
Screenshots and trailer
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Medieval Juice Crafter
DemoSep 15, 2026$11.99
- Simulation
- Single-player
- Online Multiplayer or Co-op
- +4
- Followers
- 1.5K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.6K–46.7K
Screenshots and trailer
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Memory of Memorie : A Chill Story
DemoJul 22, 2026$11.99
- Adventure
- Single-player
- Casual
- +3
- Followers
- 1.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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Immortal Wayfarer
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Strategy
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.5K–46.4K
Screenshots and trailer
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Still Rooms
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.5K–46.3K
Screenshots and trailer
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Alice Nation
DemoOct 15, 2026−10%$7.19
- Adventure
- Puzzle
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.5K–46.3K
Screenshots and trailer
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GUTTED: Infested Crypts
DemoAug 17, 2026$9.99
- Action
- Single-player
- Adventure
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
Screenshots and trailer
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Talespinner
DemoAug 6, 2026$14.99
- Strategy
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
Screenshots and trailer
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Crown Of Hispania
DemoSep 22, 2026$19.99
- Strategy
- Single-player
- Early Access
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.4K–46K
Screenshots and trailer
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Endless Rails
DemoSep 29, 2026$6.99
- Action
- Single-player
- Casual
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.4K–46K
Screenshots and trailer
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Dread Admiral
DemoSep 3, 2026−20%$11.19
- Strategy
- Single-player
- Indie
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.3K–45.8K
Screenshots and trailer
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There Is No Next Stop
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Adventure
- Single-player
- Indie
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.2K–45.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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Worlds Upon The Wind
DemoJul 23, 2026−20%$7.99
- Strategy
- Puzzle
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.4K
Screenshots and trailer
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Type or Die
DemoJun 25, 2026$13.99
- Strategy
- RPG
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
Screenshots and trailer
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Pogo Together
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Racing
- Platformer
- Local Multiplayer or Co-op
- +6
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14.1K–45.1K
Screenshots and trailer
In Steam's participant list · Steam ↗
Cyber Paranoia
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- RPG
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 14K–44.8K
Screenshots and trailer
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Draco and the Seven Scales
DemoSep 18, 2026$15.99
- Action
- Adventure
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 13.9K–44.5K
Screenshots and trailer
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FEED THE AI
DemoAug 24, 2026−20%$4.79
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +3
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 13.7K–43.9K
Screenshots and trailer
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Case Solved: The London Files
DemoJul 29, 2026$9.99
- Adventure
- Puzzle
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.4K
Screenshots and trailer
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Iron Frontier
DemoComing Nov 12, 2026No price yet
- Strategy
- RPG
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.4K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 13.5K–43.2K
Screenshots and trailer
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How To Grow a Black Hole
DemoJun 23, 2026$3.99
- Strategy
- Simulation
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.3K
Screenshots and trailer
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Bunderkin: The Ocular Eclipse
DemoComing soonNo price yet
- Adventure
- Puzzle
- Single-player
- +4
- Followers
- 1.3K
- Est. wishlists
- approximately 13.4K–42.9K
Screenshots and trailer
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DarkStone Restoration
DemoJun 23, 2026$10.99
- RPG
- Single-player
- Local Multiplayer or Co-op
- +4
- Followers
- 1.3K
Screenshots and trailer
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